Mechanisms — ratchet bar

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Two-pawl Continuous Rectilinear Ratchet Bar diagram
Two-pawl Ratchet Bar: Alternating Action and Mean-rate Calculator
Explore two pawls acting alternately on a ratchet bar. Compare ideal mean advance from entered pitch, action rate and effectiveness.
Ratchet Lift diagram
Ratchet Lift Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses
Explore a ratchet lift’s drive, load-transfer and return phases. Compare ideal handle effort, step height and load work with an interactive calculator.